Join us for the 11th Annual
Miles For Migraine - San Francisco
Miles for Migraine will host its 11th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K/10K Run in San Francisco at Crissy Field. This Fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research will take place Saturday October 26, 2019. All donations from this event will benefit the UCSF Headache Center to support the headache fellowship program & research.
We welcome everyone, even if you are not feeling up for exercise. Consider signing up as an Advocate, a participant in Map the Migraine or a Volunteer instead. Advocates come to the event at no charge. The event is an opportunity to meet others who are dealing with migraine or cluster headache disease, visit our sponsor booths and take part in other engaging activities for the morning. Volunteers all receive a free shirt for their time. Find more information about volunteer roles, including our Thank You Team, by clicking on the Volunteer button to the right.
Dress up in your best purple flair for another chance at a fun prize!
Earn Miles for Migraine Swag based on your level of fundraising. See prizes and levels here.
AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS:
1ST PRIZE 5K/10K FEMALE/MALE FINISHER
2ND PRIZE 5K/10K FEMALE/MALE FINISHER
3RD PRIZE 5K/10K FEMALE/MALE FINISHER
Packet Pickup:
Packet pick up is at A Runner's Mind on Friday, October 25th from 4-7PM. Their address is 3575 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118.
If you are unable to attend Packet Pickup, you will be able to get your packet between 7:45AM-8:45AM on race morning.
Discounts:
Register during early bird pricing period, prior to September 27th and save $10+ on each registration
Register a team of 3 or more people at one time, before September 27th and get $3 off each registration
Children 10 and under are FREE (no shirt included)
Additional Notes:
ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN or SHINE (Sorry, No-Refunds)
10k is only for runners. We can not keep the course open past 10:30. If you want to walk/run the 5k and can be finished by 10:30, then that is ok.
Pets: Unfortunately, our insurance policy does not cover the inclusion of furry friends on the course. Please plan to leave your pets at home.
No refunds unless you purchase the event insurance through RegShield
See additional event details below
Registration fees
Running 5K (Age 10 and Under) Closed
Free 5K run registration for children 10 and under, no shirt included.
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FreeApr 1 - Oct 26
Walking-2 Mile Walk (Age 10 and Under) Closed
Free walk registration for children 10 and under, no shirt included.
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FreeApr 1 - Oct 26
I Am Fundraising Only Closed
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FreeApr 1 - Oct 26
Advocate Closed
If you are a migraine or headache disorders advocate who is not feeling up to a walk, run or volunteer assignment on the day of the event, PLEASE still plan to come join us for this important day of advocacy. We will have a quiet tent at the event for you to rest in. Come out and meet others in your community who understand life with migraine and headache disease and show your community why we need a cure!
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FreeApr 1 - Oct 26
"Map the Migraine" Treasure Hunt Closed
Looking for a way to participate in our event, but not up for exercise? Here is another option. Suitable for both children and adults. Not interested in walking or running? Are you a walker or runner but need a place to leave your child while you’re out on the course? Sign up for a Treasure Hunt - Map the Migraine. This event is for – kids, grown-ups, and families: - Kids can stay for the treasure hunt and meet up with you after you walk/run - This event will take place simultaneously when the walk/run takes off - Families can join together for free fun if they don’t want to walk/run -Grown-ups can join the treasure hunt without kids too– there are clues for both kids and adults
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FreeApr 1 - Oct 26
Running-10K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00
Early Bird Pricing
Apr 1 – Sep 26 -
$40.00Sep 27 – Oct 24
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$45.00Oct 25 – Oct 26
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Running-5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00
Early Bird Pricing
Apr 1 – Sep 26 -
$30.00Sep 27 – Oct 24
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$40.00Oct 25 – Oct 26
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Walking-2 Mile Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$15.00
Early Bird Pricing
Apr 1 – Sep 26 -
$28.00Sep 27 – Oct 24
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$35.00Oct 25 – Oct 26
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Event Day Details
Packet pick up is at A Runner's Mind on Friday, October 25th from 4-7PM. Their address is 3575 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118.
If you are unable to attend Packet Pickup, you will be able to get your packet between 7:45AM-8:45AM on race morning.
There could be a long line, so plan accordingly. We do not mail packets out after the event. If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to ask a friend or family member to come pick up your packet for you; a great way to practice advocating for your needs.
Friends and family are welcome to pick up packets for each other.
If you registered as a Volunteer, Advocate or Fundraiser Only, there is no need to attend packet pick up on Friday.
Gear Check:
We will have a Gear Check tent Saturday morning. You can use the bottom portion of your bib to mark your bag and then plan to pick up your items after you finish your walk or run.
Map the Migraine:
Have you heard about our fun Map the Migraine scavenger hunt? It's a great interactive experience for children (and adults too) living with parent or sibling with migraine or perhaps even living with migraine themselves.
During this event, participants search for clues to find the ultimate treasure while learning facts about migraine along the way. Through silly riddles, personalized stories, and vivid pictures, Brett will teach kids about the burden of migraine not only from a pain/disability standpoint, but also the social impact (isolation, self-esteem, mood) it imposes on the child and/or affected family member. The goal is for each participant to 1) HAVE FUN and 2) Better understand a disease that is otherwise invisible to many people.
The event is free. We encourage you to register in advance for this event so we can be sure to have enough prizes.
Just Relax Tent:
Come join us in our new Just Relax Tent and color some relaxing mandala's with us.
Pain, such as that experienced with migraine, can be disruptive to so many arenas of life. It can also be difficult to explain to others what that pain is like for you. Art can be a powerful tool for expressing thoughts, emotions and conveying experiences to others and a particularly helpful tool in giving a face to your pain that others can begin to comprehend. One purpose of the My Brain Art Tent is to provide people with the opportunity to use different visual art materials to express what their migraine looks like and feels like to them as well as a chance to see the images others have created. What does migraine look like or how are they felt by a caregiver? Our hope is to provide an a space in which people can take time out to tune into their experiences with migraine creatively. Using art to express our experiences with pain can also help reduce pain, either through distraction or through visualizing healing and comfort in the face of a painful moment. Making art may also help shift how you feel about migraine. You are not alone, we are here for one another and when we create art together we begin to celebrate and honor our shared experiences and feel a greater sense of support and belonging.
Passport to Prizes Raffle:
Stop by each of our sponsor booths and earn a chance to win a free registration to our 2020 event AND a snazzy Miles for Migraine baseball hat. After chatting with each sponsor, you earn a raffle ticket. The more visiting you do, the more tickets you earn. We will hold a drawing during the 5K/10K awards ceremony for our lucky winner!
Additional Notes:
ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN or SHINE (Sorry, No-Refunds)
10k is only for runners. We can not keep the course open past 10:30. If you want to walk/run the 5k and can be finished by 10:30, then that is ok.
Pets: Unfortunately, our insurance policy does not cover the inclusion of furry friends on the course. Please plan to leave your pets at home.
Strollers are OK, but must be at the back of the pack and stay to the left hand side of the path at all times.
Fundraising Letter
We have a letter that be helpful for you to use as you reach out to friends & family about support for the 2019 Miles for Migraine San Francisco event:
Course Map
This picturesque race route starts at Crissy Field East Beach and heads west along the bay offering stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a mix of paved trail and switches to hard pack as the route loops back through the middle of Crissy Field. The 5k route makes its way out to Fort Point just beneath the bridge before heading back to Crissy Field. The 10K run will be a double loop of the 5K course.
Entry Fee Also Includes
Soft Cotton t-shirt
Post event food and water
Finishing medal
Top teams
1 |
Sara’s WarriorsRaised:$2,111.36 |
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2 |
Team RobertsonRaised:$1,182.08 |
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3 |
UCSF Headache CenterRaised:$1,156.76 |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Cathryn |
Cathryn Attwood$2,667.80 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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2 | View fundraiser page for Sara |
Sara Batchelder$1,475.36 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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3 | View fundraiser page for Connor |
Connor MunroRaised: $1,166.00 |
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Event schedule
- Sat, October 26, 2019 8:30 AM - Pre-event announcements and awards
- Sat, October 26, 2019 8:40 AM - Provider Perspective and Patient Perspective on migraine
- Sat, October 26, 2019 9:00 AM - Walk/Run Start
- Sat, October 26, 2019 9:30 AM - Post Event Awards 5K and 10K Runners
Contact information
- Event contact
- Katie MacDonald
- Website
- Visit website